Heralds' Tabards

Includes links and informatio n about many appliqued textiles, including medieval Mamluk panels, heraldic and armorial appliques, Swedish intarsia, and furnishing s.

15th century heralds&#3 9; tabards, and a tabard created for a herald at an SCA pas d'arme s.

The following is a brief descriptio n of some different styles, designed to give the SCA newcomer an introducti on and is by no means complete.

A 16th century herald's coat.

16th century herald's tabard with goldwork embroidery.

The herald was a messenger, envoy, military officer, and officer of arms, had to obviously show from whom he derived his authority.

So-called herald's mantle (tabard?), embroidered silk, 14th century.